The book is out of print and extremely hard to find, but former Shaver's Books owner John Shaver told us to look on www.bookfinder.come. A search of "Rice" in the author field and "Hard Times" in the title field turned up two paperback copies for sale for about $44 each, and one hardback copy for $155. If you don't want to buy a copy, The Huntsville Public Library's Heritage Room has one. It's not available for check-out though, only viewing in the Heritage Room.

Thanks for pointing out the more convenient option Gary. The information you quote is listed under the Recycling Programs heading on the website. The information I quoted earlier was listed under items accepted by the Household Hazardous Waste Program. My apologies for not digging deeper.

Indeed, Limestone Correctional Facility was the Department of Corrections' designated prison for male prisoners with HIV or AIDS for years before the prison was converted to a "close security" or maximum security facility in August of 2010.

Police did not say whether alcohol was a factor, though they did say toxicology tests are being done, so it's fair to say that is being investigated. Where he was coming from was not mentioned in police reports.